1890. A Pony Express courier travels to Saudi Arabia to compete with his horse Hidalgo in a dangerous but rewarding race that spans 3,000 miles of the Arabian Desert. Based on a true story, Frank T. Hopkins was the first foreigner invited to compete in the race - his horse being the first mustang - as he was known to be the best rider in the United States....
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Viggo Mortensen, fresh of what will undoubtedly be the best three years of his career, goes from king to cowboy in Hidalgo, an adventure-drama that seems like a throwback to another generation. That isn't necessarily a good thing. Full movie review »